Washingtons Wildlife, Habitat Get $4.3 Million Boost

Posted on: Nov 22, 2024

MISSOULA, Mont. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $4,345,186 for a series of projects to improve habitat for elk, mule and blacktail deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bear and many other wildlife species across the state. The funding also supports youth recreational archery and shooting teams, mentored hunting and other outdoor and conservation activities. 

RMEF supplied $515,753 that leveraged $3,829,433 in partner contributions. 

Twenty-one of the 44 projects focus on maintaining or enhancing habitat in the form of forage or water resources for elk and other species, said Alex Baier, RMEF regional director in Washington. We also strongly support efforts that lead to future generations embracing hunting and its important link to conservation. 

Washington is also home to more than 12,000 RMEF members and 23 chapters. 

Our volunteers in Washington step up again and again to support elk, hunting and conservation. Not only do they raise funding by hosting RMEF banquets but they give of their time to take part in more than a dozen on-the-ground projects. To them we say, Thank you, said RMEF President and CEO Kyle Weaver. 

Click here to view all 44 projects and their approximate locations.

Since 1985, RMEF and its partners completed 815 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Washington with a combined value of more than $135.7 million. These projects conserved or enhanced 518,133 acres of habitat and opened or improved public access to 130,661 acres. 

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 

Founded in 1984 and fueled by hunters, RMEF has conserved more than 8.9 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of Americas hunting heritage. Discover why Hunting Is Conservation at rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.